Which local anesthetic are sheep/goats extremely sensitive to?
Sheep and goats especially, are
sensitive to lidocaine. Don’t use in concentration over 2%. (Can be toxic to 10mg/kg total dose)
Are sheep or goats more regularly dehorned?
Goats
Can a 250lbs Boer buck be induced with a face mask inhalant? Why or why not?
Because it only works with animals under 150lb
What heart rate do we want to maintain for a sheep under anesthetic?
80 -150 BPM
Which castration method offers less chance of infection and maggots? Why?
Burdizzo (Bloodless Castration) because there is no open wounds.
Why are the spermatic cords clipped separately and at two different levels using the Burdizzo? Why not just one straight clip?
So the scrotal sac will receive enough blood.
Which tool has a dual action (crushing & cutting) of the spermatic cord?
emascultatome
Is there usually a lot of blood with disbudding kids?
No
How does the dehorning iron work? Is this used on adults or kids?
When the iron is heated sufficiently it turns
red, it is centered over the horn bud and light pressure is applied using a circular rocking motion. Usually done in adults.
Which tool is commonly used for dehorning in adults?
Gigli wire, must use local anesthetic and an anti-inflammatory (Meloxicam)
Why do we dock lambs tails? At what age?
-Helps to improve sanitary conditions.
-Increase productivity in ewes (tails wont get in the way)
-Or for appearance, show animals.
Usually done before 2 weeks of age.
Name a couple tools that are acceptable for tail docking.
-Sharp pocketknife
-Emasculator
-Hot docking irons
-Pruning shears
When docking tails, why do we want to cut at least 1 inch away from the base of the tail (what’s the risk of cutting too short?)
Because we want the excess skin to cover the end when done if not it can cause prolapse.
Are c-sections typically done with the doe/ewe laying on her right or left side?
She is laying on her right lateral.
What animals are de-scented? Why is this performed?
Intact male goats
How are they de-scented as young animals?
Castration removes the primary source of testosterone most of the noticeable odor can be eliminated
How are they de-scented as adults?
They remove the 2 scent glands caudomedial to each horn, this can be done with or without a dehorning.
What’s the risk of descenting a breeding buck?
Breeding females may reject males that lack this scent.
How long should adults and kids and lambs be fasted before surgery?
Adults= Withhold food for 12-24 hours
lambs and kids= 2-4 hours
not recommended for neonates
Name the 3 nerve blocks given to sheep’s and goats?
-L block (Most common)
-Paravertebral block
-Cornual nerve block (goats= dual nerve supply)
-Intravenous regional analgesia (Bier Block)
-Caudal Epidural Analgesia
How is castration done in sheep and goats?
With a knife or by banding (Emasculator band)
-No anesthetic needed for sheep, cattle, pig and goats.
-Should give tetanus antitoxin and antibiotics.
How long does it take for an animals scrotum to fall off after using the elastic ring banding?
Scrotum falls off in 10 days – few weeks
● Done on animals under the age of 10
days.
What tool do we use to castrate adult males?
If older, large animals will use elastrator.
Why do we dehorn sheep and goats?
-Dairy goats can’t be registered or
shown if they have horns
-Safety of other animals
-Personal cosmetic preference
-Common in goats
